The THRIVE project is a dynamic skills project funded by the UK Government, administered by Pembrokeshire County Council and delivered by Really Pro to the people of Pembrokeshire.
Mae prosiect THRIVE yn brosiect sgiliau deinamig a ariennir gan Llywodraeth y DU, a weinyddir gan Gyngor Sir Penfro ac a gyflwynir gan Really Pro, i bobl Sir Benfro.
Living Memories group, Narberth RFC – Pembrokeshire – Case study – The THRIVE project 2025
Frank Farrer of 5 Animal Frolics Tai Chi and Qigong, Neyland delivered 2 fully funded Qi Gong sessions at the Living Memory group, Narberth Rugby Club on 23rd of January 2025, as part of the Thrive project wellness activities. The Living Memory group is for people in the community who have become socially isolated and lonely because of health reasons.
Mary Adams, who co-ordinates the Living Memory group, promoted the sessions locally, signing up regulars and visitors to engage with the THRIVE project by attending this free wellbeing event. Mary said “What a fabulous afternoon doing Qi Gong with the Living Memory Group and the Narberth school children. Great fun.”
A member of staff from the school said “Thank you Mary for a fabulous afternoon, the children thoroughly enjoyed learning Qigong. It is such a powerful way for school children to connect with the Living Memory group and develop a sense of community. They were all chatting with each other saying how much fun it was today. Thanks again for the opportunity”.
Grŵp Atgofion Byw, Clwb Rygbi Arberth – Sir Benfro – Astudiaeth achos – Prosiect THRIVE 2025
Cyflwynodd Frank Farrer o 5 Animal Frolics Tai Chi a Qigong, Neyland, 2 sesiwn Qi Gong wedi’u hariannu’n llawn yn y grŵp Cof Byw, Clwb Rygbi Arberth ar 23ain o Ionawr 2025, fel rhan o weithgareddau llesiant prosiect Thrive. Mae’r grŵp Cof Byw ar gyfer pobl yn y gymuned sydd wedi mynd yn ynysig yn gymdeithasol ac yn unig oherwydd rhesymau iechyd.
Bydd Mary Adams, sy’n cydlynu’r grŵp Cof Byw, yn hyrwyddo’r sesiynau’n lleol, gan gofrestru’n rheolaidd ac ymwelwyr i ymgysylltu â phrosiect THRIVE trwy fynychu’r digwyddiad llesiant rhad ac am ddim hwn. Dywedodd Mary “Am brynhawn gwych yn gwneud Qi Gong gyda’r Grŵp Cof Byw a phlant ysgol Arberth. Hwyl fawr.”
Dywedodd aelod o staff yr ysgol “Diolch Mary am brynhawn bendigedig, mae’r plant wedi mwynhau ddysgu Qigong yn fawr. Mae’n ffordd mor bwerus i blant ysgol gysylltu â’r grŵp Cof Byw a datblygu ymdeimlad o gymuned hefyd. Roedden nhw i gyd yn sgwrsio gyda’i gilydd gan ddweud faint o hwyl oedd hi heddiw. Diolch eto am y cyfle”
“What a fabulous afternoon doing Qi Gong with the Living Memory Group and the Narberth school children. Great fun.“
“Am brynhawn gwych yn gwneud Qi Gong gyda’r Grŵp Cof Byw a phlant ysgol Arberth. Hwyl fawr.”
What is Qigong?
Pronounced “chi gong,” it was developed in China thousands of years ago as part of traditional Chinese medicine. It involves using exercises to optimise energy within the body, mind, and spirit, with the goal of improving and maintaining health and well-being. Qigong has both psychological and physical components and involves the regulation of the mind, breath, and body’s movement and posture.
Qigong is a gentle system of breathing exercises, body postures and movements, promoting mental well-being, concentration, maintaining good health and enhancing the flow of vital energy. It involves very simple repetitive exercises, so it is suitable for everyone. It can reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety, improve mood, increase energy, reduce symptoms of chronic fatigue and enhance immune function.
Beth yw Qigong?
Wedi’i ynganu’n “chi gong,” fe’i datblygwyd yn Tsieina filoedd o flynyddoedd yn ôl fel rhan o feddyginiaeth Tsieineaidd draddodiadol. Mae’n cynnwys defnyddio ymarferion i wneud y gorau o egni o fewn y corff, meddwl ac ysbryd, gyda’r nod o wella a chynnal iechyd a lles. Mae gan Qigong gydrannau seicolegol a chorfforol ac mae’n cynnwys rheoleiddio’r meddwl, yr anadl, a symudiad ac osgo’r corff.
Mae Qigong yn system ysgafn o ymarferion anadlu, ystum corff a symudiadau, hyrwyddo lles meddwl, canolbwyntio, cynnal iechyd da a gwella llif egni hanfodol. Mae’n cynnwys ymarferion ailadroddus syml iawn, felly mae’n addas i bawb. Gall leihau symptomau iselder a phryder, gwella hwyliau, cynyddu egni, lleihau symptomau blinder cronig a gwella swyddogaeth imiwnedd.
